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BU52 RZF

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,607 mi
Last recorded113,607 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 RZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 113,607 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

recheck emissions

Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in n/s/front top mounting

Fail 5 Dec 2019 108,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in n/s/front top mounting

Pass 26 Nov 2018 104,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust blow

Fail 24 Nov 2018 104,755 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,225 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 99,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded border line pass (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded border line pass (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2016 91,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded border line pass (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded border line pass (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2015 84,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear exhaust box is loose

Fail 30 Nov 2015 84,318 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

rear exhaust box is loose

Pass 13 Dec 2014 78,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both headlights starting to discolour

bumper damage

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,879 miles

both front suspension top mounts have developed play

front lower engine mounting bush worn

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 17 Dec 2013 71,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front suspension top mounts have developed play

front lower engine mounting bush worn

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2012 66,265 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,423 miles

nearside front suspension top mounting slight play

nearside wiper blade split

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 22 Dec 2010 55,334 miles

offside rear shock absorber weak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 50,015 miles

nearside front top suspension mount play

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

offside rear shock absorber weak and leaking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2008 42,689 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Engine oil leak

Offside rear shock absorber leaking and has a reduced damping effect

Pass 11 Dec 2007 34,546 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 34,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 26,174 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2005 13,060 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BU52 RZF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU52 RZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU52 RZF is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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